Old Farmer’s Almanac Says Winter 2017 Will Be Brutal In Parts Of The Country
Winter always to sneak up on us. And according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, much colder temperatures are coming.
For parts of the country, getting the snow shovel and rock salt ready for the winter ahead would be a decent idea.
Here’s a look at what the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts for the various regions of the U.S.
Northeast And Midwest
The Northeast and Midwest temps? Colder than normal. Precipitation? Above normal. Meaning snow. Above average amounts of snow.
Pacific Northwest
Flipping over to the Pacific Northwest, you’ll get a lot of rain and chilly weather.
Intermountain And Appalachia
For the Intermountain and Appalachian regions, where ski enthusiasts would like to see snow, however, the outlook is “warmer and less snowy than usual.”
South
The South is expected to have mild weather as well.
The Formula
Now, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has been around since 1792, and its secret formula is based on stuff like solar cycles, climatology and meteorology. In this high-tech age, you can take it for what it’s worth. The folks who put it together give themselves about an 80 percent rate of accuracy, though Almanac naysayers may argue with that self-reported figure.
Did You Know There Are Two Farmer Almanacs Out There?
It should also be noted that there are two competing almanacs out there: the Old Farmer’s Almanac and the Farmers’ Almanac.
The latter has been around since 1818 and functions similarly to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, though the two offer different weather predictions each year. The Farmers’ Almanac, for example, predicts that winter 2016-2017 will be extremely cold throughout most of the country, save milder temperatures in the western U.S.
We suggest sticking with your local meteorologist for the most accurate prediction.
If the almanacs’ predictions hold true, much of the country will be hearing the “chunka chunka chunka” sound of snow trucks coming down the street at 4 a.m. soon enough.
Unless you live in Palm Springs, California, where I positively guarantee you will not see one of these:
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